M&A activity continues strong in Arizona

March 21 - The Business Journal of Phoenix - According to a new study, Arizona mergers and acquisitions activity jumped 18 percent last year. The Columbia West Capital's annual Arizona Deal Survey, reports that 2006 M&A transactions disclosed for companies headquartered in Arizona grew from $10 billion in 2005 to $11.8 billion last year. Growth was driven by both an increase in the number of deals as well an increase in the average deal size. Read More.